Joint Information Center – JIC Release No. 984 March 8, 2022, 6:10 p.m. (ChST)

Joint Information Center – JIC Release No. 984
March 8, 2022, 6:10 p.m. (ChST)
 
Three COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported;
Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 295 New Cases, 28 Hospitalized
 
Three COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported 
Today, the Joint Information Center was notified of three (3) COVID-19-related fatalities: 

• The 332nd COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) on March 3, 2022. The patient was an 83-year-old female, fully vaccinated with a booster, who had underlying health conditions and tested positive on March 3.
• The 333rd COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital on March 4, 2022. The patient was an 89-year-old male, fully vaccinated without a booster, who had underlying health conditions and tested positive on March 3. 
• The 334th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the GRMC on March 6, 2022. The patient was a 67-year-old male, fully vaccinated with a booster, who had underlying health conditions and tested positive on March 2. 

“We extend our deepest condolences and sympathies to their friends and families as they grieve the loss of their loved ones,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “If you have not done so, optimize yours and your family’s protection against severe impacts from COVID-19 by getting your full vaccination series and most importantly, your booster shots. This, coupled with adopting a healthier lifestyle to combat comorbidities, could make all the difference in the fight against this deadly virus.” 

Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 295 New Cases Reported March 5 – 8
From March 5-8, 2022, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 295 new cases of COVID-19. 67 of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. The 295 new cases does not include cases previously reported in JIC Release No. 981 and 982. The breakdown of the cumulative results is below:

• March 8: 165 of 849 test positive for COVID-19.
• March 7: 12 of 129 test positive for COVID-19. 
• March 6: 90 of 500 test positive for COVID-19 (53 cases previously reported).
• March 5: 135 of 706 test positive for COVID-19 (54 cases previously reported). 

To date, there have been a total of 45,837 officially reported cases, 334 deaths, 1,704 cases in active isolation, and 43,799 not in active isolation.

28 Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 5 p.m.	GMH	GRMC	USNH	TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission	11	16	1	28
Pediatric Admissions	0	-	-	0
ICU	1	1	0	2
Ventilator	1	0	0	1

 

VACCINATION STATUS	VACCINATED	UNVACCINATED	INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old)
Hospitalized	19	9	0
Total in Population*	135,261	6,346	12,229
Rate per 100,000 Population	14	142	0

SPECIAL NOTE: Based on today's data, if we were to compare two (2) hypothetical populations of 100,000 people each, vaccinated versus unvaccinated, there would be 14 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 142 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 10 times higher for the unvaccinated as compared to the vaccinated. *Estimated population is based on DPHSS Immunization Program analysis of 2020 Census data. Updates are expected pending further Census 2020 data breakdown.
 

FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS (AGES 5 AND OVER) FIRST DOSES, SECOND DOSES, AND BOOSTER SHOTS AVAILABLE Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson
Mar. 10 – 12, 2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Guam Community College Multipurpose Auditorium, Mangilao:  Register: tinyurl.com/vaxguam Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will be expedited. Bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing.
Mar. 9 – 12, 2022: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.	DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center (SRCHC), Inalåhan Call (671) 828-7604/5/7518 to schedule an appointment. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing. Walk-ins welcome. Curbside vaccination available for people with disabilities. Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme
Mar. 9 – 12, 2022: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.	DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC), Dededo Call 671-635-4418/7400 to schedule an appointment. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing. Walk-ins welcome. Curbside vaccination available for people with disabilities. Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme
Mar. 9, 2022: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.	Price Elementary School After-school vaccination clinic open to the community. Walk-ins welcome. Minors must have birth certificate, parents must have government-issued photo ID.
Mar. 10, 2022: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.	Upi Elementary School After-school vaccination clinic open to the community. Walk-ins welcome. Minors must have birth certificate, parents must have government-issued photo ID.
Mar. 11, 2022: 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.	M.U. Lujan Elementary School After-school vaccination clinic open to the community. Walk-ins welcome. Minors must have birth certificate, parents must have government-issued photo ID.

 

FREE COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING Fill out a COVID-19 Testing Patient Assessment Form ahead of time, available at dphss.guam.gov/covid-19-testing.
Mar. 9 – 12, 2022:  8 a.m. to 12 p.m.  1 p.m. to 3 p.m.	Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada COVID-19 testing will be offered by appointment through tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme. Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID.Travel-related testing will not be offered. NO SYMPTOMS NEEDED TO TEST FOR COVID-19
Mar. 9 – 12, 2022: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.	DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center (SRCHC), Inalåhan By appointment only for individuals with COVID-like symptoms. Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID. Travel-related testing will not be offered. Call (671) 828-7604/5/7518. Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC), Dededo By appointment only for individuals with COVID-like symptoms. Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID. Travel-related testing will not be offered. Call (671) 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment.

 
Mangilao mAb Treatment Center 
Monoclonal antibody therapy (mAb) treatment is available at the mAb Treatment Center at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center. Therapeutic services are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m Monday through Saturday. Patients must receive a referral from a physician to qualify for treatment at this center. To schedule an appointment, call (671) 988-4627. Individuals are encouraged to schedule within 10 days of when symptoms started for best results.
 
Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of March 7, 2022, a total of 135,261 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,524 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,578 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 5,662 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. An additional 50residents received their booster shots and a total of 55,676 booster shots have been administered to eligible residents since September 29, 2021.
 
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For the latest information on COVID-19, visit dphss.guam.gov or guamrecovery.com. For inquiries, contact 311 through a local number, or call the Joint Information Center at (671) 478-0208/09/10.